used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But it was this world which could give her, as she now knew, the best substitute that can be offered for joy--active and interesting occupation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But it was this world which could give her, as she now knew, the best substitute that can be offered for joy--active and interesting occupation.
Bettina
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From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But it was this world which could give her, as she now knew, the best substitute that can be offered for joy--active and interesting occupation.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But it was this world which could give her, as she now knew, the best substitute that can be offered for joy--active and interesting occupation.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
set up or found
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But it was this world which could give her, as she now knew, the best substitute that can be offered for joy--active and interesting occupation.
the act of departing
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having once known the inspiration of this, the stagnation of her old home was not to be thought of for a permanency.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Having once known the inspiration of this, the stagnation of her old home was not to be thought of for a permanency.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading But it was this world which could give her, as she now knew, the best substitute that can be offered for joy--active and interesting occupation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Having once known the inspiration of this, the stagnation of her old home was not to be thought of for a permanency.
the act of departing
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having once known the inspiration of this, the stagnation of her old home was not to be thought of for a permanency.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But it was this world which could give her, as she now knew, the best substitute that can be offered for joy--active and interesting occupation.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading But it was this world which could give her, as she now knew, the best substitute that can be offered for joy--active and interesting occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But it was this world which could give her, as she now knew, the best substitute that can be offered for joy--active and interesting occupation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
on one occasion
From this reading Having once known the inspiration of this, the stagnation of her old home was not to be thought of for a permanency.
and nothing more
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
permanencynoun
the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration
From this reading Having once known the inspiration of this, the stagnation of her old home was not to be thought of for a permanency.
pittancenounUS /ˈpɪtəns/
an inadequate payment
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
stagnationnounUS /stæɡˈneɪʃən/
a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
From this reading Having once known the inspiration of this, the stagnation of her old home was not to be thought of for a permanency.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading But it was this world which could give her, as she now knew, the best substitute that can be offered for joy--active and interesting occupation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was this world which could give her, as she now knew, the best substitute that can be offered for joy--active and interesting occupation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it was this world which could give her, as she now knew, the best substitute that can be offered for joy--active and interesting occupation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having once known the inspiration of this, the stagnation of her old home was not to be thought of for a permanency.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was some time before Bettina realized the changed conditions of her life consequent upon her husband's extremely small provision for her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Sometimes she thought of going back there for good, and leaving the great world in which she had found so little joy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In England, in the only society which she knew, it would be a mere pittance, after what she had always had there; but in America, in her old home, which she had always kept as her mother left it, it would be almost riches.
